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Originally Posted by heiman5
All - having posted just a single WTB ad, I have learned a lot. I have been a long time forum user on other platforms, mostly BMW related. It’s become clear that WTB ads are ripe for these scammers. (May be obvious to some, but it seems like folks have gotten more crafty since I’ve been in the forum parts exchange game).
My latest was from user Ireland98, was sent a great photo that I cannot find anywhere else online of the part I was looking for, offered it for a reasonable price. Had decent and prompt communication but again refused PayPal and said he would do Zelle. Don’t love that but I’m not opposed to the month long process of getting $$ back from B of A if I get scammed. Any any event, no tracking number sent, refused to send tracking until I send more $$ as package was more expensive than anticipated. Provided random photo of a FedEx box… needless to say they are gone from communication now and I’m trying to retrieve $$. They need to be banned as I’ve been watching their user profile and they are always “private messaging”. And their 4 posts are weak - should have done some more homework on my end - shame on me. I’ll get the $ back but want to save others the time and stress.
Thanks All!
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additionally, link to profile below, needs to be banned
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/members/285144.html